ordered

[ awr-derd ]

adjective

1. neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized:

   an ordered office.

2. done according to specific principles or procedures:

   an ordered method of assembling the parts.

3. conducted according to certain precepts or rules:

   an ordered way of life.

Other Words From

• ordered·ness noun
• non·ordered adjective
• un·ordered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ordered¹

order + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A judge in Texas ordered the auction in September, and various groups – both Jones’s allies and detractors – had suggested they would bid for the company.

From BBC

In addition to the fine, it has ordered Meta to stop imposing these conditions on other services.

From BBC

He would also shower naked with them in the communal showers and the boys were ordered not to wear underpants in bed.

From BBC

But after President Biden was elected, Hegseth left the military, complaining he was ordered to stand down from his duty guarding Biden’s inauguration because top brass dubbed him a “white nationalist” and an “extremist.”

From Los Angeles Times

As well as the fine, the firm was ordered to pay £24,106 in costs at the court on 7 November.

From BBC

Related Words

• arranged
• controlled
• organized